Summer Morris, CPA, explores the often unspoken loneliness of entrepreneurship and how to overcome the challenges of business ownership.

She shares personal experiences from her entrepreneurial journey, highlighting the importance of community, mentorship, and professional support to thrive both personally and professionally.

Show notes at: summermorris.com/27

Key Points:

The Entrepreneurial Roller Coaster

The Unique Loneliness of Business Leadership

Summer’s Journey from Corporate to Self-Employment

The Emotional Weight of Decision-Making

Seeking Support Beyond Friends and Family

Building a Supportive Entrepreneurial Network

How to Find Mentors and Professional Support

Episode #27 Links and Resources Mentioned:

Fit To Endure Membership: A supportive community for entrepreneurs seeking business guidance, accountability, and peer support.

Learn more at: summermorris.com/FTE

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In episode 26, Summer Morris, CPA, announces the Fit to Endure (FTE) Membership launch—a new, affordable way for entrepreneurs to master their finances and scale their businesses confidently. summermorris.com/26

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Key Points:

Financial literacy can transform how you run your business.

Understanding your numbers allows for better decision-making and faster business growth.

The FTE Membership offers guidance and accountability at different levels to meet your unique needs.

Episode #26 Links and Resources Mentioned:

Fit to Endure (FTE) Membership: Learn more and join the waitlist here. Membership opens on October 2nd.

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Summer Morris, CPA, guides you through the pitfalls of taking on too many goals at once and their impact on overall well-being. We share practical strategies for narrowing your focus, prioritizing self-care, setting healthy boundaries, and using journaling to reflect and adjust your goals. summermorris.com/25

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Key Points:

The Power of Focused Goals

Why Self-Care is Essential

Healthy Boundaries and the Power of Saying No

Journaling for Clarity and Reflection

Episode #25 Links and Resources Mentioned:

Past Episodes:

Episode #1: How to Reduce Overwhelm with Clear, Measurable Goals

Episode #3: Seven Tips to Achieve Your Goals For Good

Are you a small business owner struggling to stay profitable? Join the Fit to Endure Academy, an Online Membership launching October 2nd, for expert financial coaching and business strategies.

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Summer Morris, CPA, guides you through a practical approach to determining how much money you need to achieve your ideal life.

A downloadable handout is available at summermorris.com/24

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Key Points:

Determining Your Ideal Work Hours

How to estimate monthly and yearly expenses

Calculating Your "Hourly Rate"

Exploring Income Sources

Get tips on boosting your earnings

Episode #24 Links and Resources Mentioned:

Budget forms are available on Etsy for $10 to help you calculate your financial needs.

Past Episodes Referenced:

Episode 15, Millennials & No Debt Policy

Episode 17, Empowering Your Personal Budget;

Episode 22, Creating Your First Household Food Budget.

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In episode 23, Summer Morris takes you on a journey to craft your ideal day. This episode is packed with actionable tips and insights to help you live with intention and purpose every single day. A downloadable handout is available at summermorris.com/23

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Key Points:

A step-by-step guide to designing your ideal day

Tips to ensure daily actions align with your goals.

Why your ideal day should be a flexible guide, not a rigid plan.

Aligning your ideal day with financial goals.

Episode #23 Links and Resources Mentioned:

Episode 1: Tips on reducing overwhelm with clear, measurable goals.

Episode 2: Discover your purpose in 45 minutes or less.

Episode 16: How I Escaped Alcatraz But Got Caught with a Broken Collarbone

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Summer Morris guides you through creating your first household food budget.

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Key Points:

Importance of Food Budgeting

Budget Calculation Steps

Grocery vs. Takeout

Starting Budget Conversations

Grocery Shopping Savings

Plant-Based Options

Top 9 Grocery Store Foods

Episode #22 Links and Resources Mentioned:

Book: "How Low Can You Go: Nutritious Meals from $30 per Week" by Kimberly Gillan

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Summer Morris, CPA shared how to protect yourself from identity theft and banking fraud and the steps to take if you become a victim.

Grab the downloadable handout + checklist at summermorris.com/21

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Key Points of the Scam

Funds Transfer Instructions: The victim was guided to move funds and withdraw money.

False Assurance: The victim was guided to withdraw a large amount of cash from his bank account and then make multiple deposits into the ATM for an account that was not his before the call.

Account Closure and App Reinstallation: The victim was told to delete and reinstall his banking app, which cut off his access to his accounts.

Episode #21 Links and Resources Mentioned:

Major Credit Card reporting agencies:

• Equifax: equifax.com
• Experian: experian.com
• TransUnion: transunion.com

Report identity theft and get a recovery plan at identitytheft.gov.

Learn more about protecting yourself from identity theft at the FTC’s website: ftc.gov/idtheft.

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Summer Morris shares what a Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO) score is and how it’s calculated. Learn some practical tips and simple ways to improve your score after making a few free phone calls. This episode also includes bonus hacks for managing debt and securing low-interest financing.

Are you ready to up your number???

Main Topics:

What is the FICO Score

Improving Your Credit Score

Tips for Boosting Your Score

Pitfalls to Avoid

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Refer to summermorris.com/18

Retailers now charging upwards of 35% interest on credit cards: https://tinyurl.com/49r2y6a8

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